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‘Not a priority for us’
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
While multiple sources claim there are advanced negotiations with Inter, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk insists David Frattesi ‘is not a priority target.’
Everyone from Sky Sport Italia to Fabrizio Romano, Alfredo Pedullà and La Gazzetta dello Sport are confident that talks are progressing rapidly.
It would be a loan move with option to buy for a total €35m, with the details depending on what would activate the mandatory purchase at the end of the season.
However, when speaking to the media ahead of this evening’s match, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk poured cold water over the whole affair.
“We have not had any meetings with Frattesi and nor did we attempt to speak with him,” said the coach. “This profile of player is not a priority target for us in the transfer window.”
It remains to be seen how this will affect the situation going forward, as Frattesi has struggled for playing time with Inter under both Simone Inzaghi and now Cristian Chivu.
There were multiple reports that Galatasaray were ready to secure him on loan with an obligation to buy if they at least qualified for the Champions League preliminary round.
Galatasaray coach denies Frattesi offer
